How to travel from Nimes to Grenoble, France

The distance between Nimes and Grenoble is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Nimes and Grenoble is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Nimes and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Grenoble. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nimes and Grenoble. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Nimes to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Grenoble

Transport options from Nimes to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
€115($115)
hourly249km (155 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre3hrs
€51($51)
once a week270km (168 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€18($18)
once daily246km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble